Canon Digital IXUS 50 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon Digital IXUS 50 is a 5MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon Digital IXUS 50 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon Digital IXUS 50
Key Features — Canon Digital IXUS 50
5MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2592x1944 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday photography.
DIGIC II Processor: Canon's DIGIC II image processor handles image rendering and supports the camera's burst and color profile features.
All-Metal Compact Body: Measures 86 x 53 x 21 mm and weighs 130g, making it genuinely pocketable for everyday carry.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
2.0-Inch TFT LCD: 118,000-dot display for image review and menu navigation on the back of the camera.
Six Color Profiles: Includes Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, and My Colors for in-camera creative control at the time of shooting.
Camera Specifications — Canon Digital IXUS 50
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| Processor | DIGIC II |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2592x1944 |
| Burst Rate | 2.1 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Canon Digital IXUS 50
The Canon Digital IXUS 50 is a point-and-shoot compact camera built into a metal body measuring 86 x 53 x 21 mm and weighing just 130g. At its core is a 5MP sensor in a 1/2.5-inch format, paired with Canon's DIGIC II image processor to deliver maximum still image resolution of 2592x1944 pixels. For framing shots, users can choose between the 2.0-inch TFT LCD display with 118,000 dots of resolution or the included optical tunnel viewfinder.
The 9-point contrast detection autofocus system covers the frame effectively, and burst mode supports shooting at up to 2.1 fps. Six color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, and My Colors — allow in-camera creative adjustments. The ISO 50–400 range and built-in flash handle a range of lighting situations.
Video recording tops out at 480p at 30fps in 8-bit color. Images save to SD cards, and the camera connects via USB. The NB-4L Lithium-Ion battery provides approximately 150 shots per charge (CIPA standard).
Pros — Canon Digital IXUS 50
- ✓Slim, durable all-metal body at just 86 x 53 x 21 mm and 130g makes it genuinely pocketable
- ✓Six color profile options including Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, and My Colors offer in-camera creative control
- ✓9-point contrast detection autofocus system provides broad frame coverage for a camera in this class
Cons — Canon Digital IXUS 50
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting performance in lower light conditions without flash
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither optical nor digital — according to specifications
- ✗Video is capped at 480p resolution, which is very limited by modern standards
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